A Tribute to Black Iron: The John Davis Story!
by Brooks Kubik

“What a tribute to this marvelous athlete if a book was to be published detailing his whole career from 1938 to 1953, titled: A Tribute to John Davis, Super-Athlete.”
Leo Gaudreau
Iron Game Historian and author of “Anvils, Horseshoes and Cannons”

“Greetings Bill, Just finished reading ‘Black Iron: The John Davis Story’ by Brooks Kubik and you were correct! The foreword was outstanding and gave me the feeling of, ‘I can’t wait’! Mr. Kubik has done an outstanding job, bringing to life one of the greatest champions of all time and I thank him for it. This is a must read for anyone who wants to know the real story of weightlifting, and the many trials of being the first African American, world champion. I am e-mailing Mr. Kubik also, just to let him know what a great job he has done…Thanks Bill, and the top of the afternoon to ya…”
Reginald A.
San Antonio, Texas

“Iam writing to let you know that I finished reading ‘Black Iron: The John Davis Story’ by Brooks Kubik. I enjoyed the book. It gives you an insight on John’s life and lifting career. John broke the color line in weightlifting, just like Jackie Robinson did in baseball. And, like Jackie Robinson, John had to deal with being treated as a second class citizen. That was before the civil rights movement. You take Bob Hoffman, more than being an Olympic lifting coach, Bob was a father figure to his lifters. It was like family. That was the Golden Age of Olympic Lifting in the United States. I just want to let you know that ‘Black Iron: The John Davis Story’ was an excellent book. When it comes to the Iron Game, Brooks Kubik knows his stuff. That’s it for now.”
Ned B.
Weymouth, Massachusetts

“Good to hear that this great athlete is being recognized at this time so the younger trainers get to know and appreciate his almost unbelievable accomplishments…He and Tommy Kono were my heroes when I started weight training in the ‘40s…They were 2 of the greatest athletes of the 20th century but were mostly ignored because weighlifting/training were not embraced by the public or the sports writing press…What a shame…”
Joe B.
Virginia Beach, Virginia

“I also tip my hat to Brooks. The story brought tears to my eyes…..John Davis was, AND IS, American Olympic Weightlifting…..”
Joe B.
Virginia Beach, Virginia

“The John Davis autobiography is GREAT!”
Stephen M.
Port Chester, New York